According to the story, the GHS, developed by a number of countries including the U.S., was created to address inconsistencies in hazard communications and to establish a single, universal system to classify chemicals, labels and safety data sheets.

Hearings are scheduled for March 2 in Washington, D.C., March 31 in Pittsburgh and April 13 in Los Angeles, the story stated.

Those interested in attending must provide a notice of intention to appear through the Federal eRulemaking Portal by January 18, the story added.